President Richard H. Brodhead Reference collection, 2004-Ongoing

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
Abstract:
The President Richard H. Brodhead Reference Collection, 2004-contains files of printed material. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
10 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0052
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains materials pertaining to Dr. Brodhead's inauguration as Duke's President, September 18, 2004.

Biographical / historical:

Richard Halleck Brodhead became Duke's ninth president on July 1, 2004, after a 32-year career at Yale University. In addition to serving as president, he is a professor of English at Duke. Born in Dayton, Ohio, he graduated from Yale in 1968 and received his Ph.D. there in 1972. He then joined the Yale faculty, where he became the A. Bartlett Giamatti Professor of English and American Studies. After serving as chair of Yale's Department of English for six years, Brodhead was named dean of Yale College in 1993 and served in the post for 11 years until he assumed Duke's presidency. His writings as dean are collected in The Good of This Place: Values and Challenges in College Education. He was presented with the 2006 Wilbur Lucius Cross Medal by the Yale Graduate School Alumni Association.

Acquisition information:
The President Richard H. Brodhead Reference Collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources.
Processing information:

Processed by Tom Harkins, April 2010

Encoded by Molly Bragg, July 2011

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Subject:
Duke University. President
Names:
Brodhead, Richard H., 1947-

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Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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[Identification of item], President Richard H. Brodhead Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.